Mezuzah

Mezuzah hung at Cannes Film Festival

The mezuzah was affixed to the entrance of the Israeli pavilion at the festival by Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sports CEO Kfir Cohen who recited a prayer for the release of the hostages in Gaza.

Jerusalem: Suspects steal mezuzahs, sell them - and are arrested

Police arrest two suspected of ripping mezuzahs off doorposts in Jerusalem, selling them to unsuspecting Judaica business.

Hundreds of mezuzahs donated to the IDF found to be invalid

Givati Brigade Rabbi sent hundreds of donated mezuzahs to be inspected by the IDF Scribes Institute, which found many to be invalid.

IDF soldiers affix mezuzah in Gaza City

Rabbi Daniel Kind, rabbi of the Givati Brigade, hung the Jewish religious item in Gaza City in a ceremony with the soldiers and commanders.

In light of antisemitism:

Some Diaspora Jews wonder whether to remove their mezuzahs

Some Jews are taking down their mezuzahs due to antisemitism. Some non-Jews are putting them up.

Teen suspected of ripping mezuzah off doorpost is arrested

Police arrest, interrogate, 16-year-old suspected of pulling mezuzah off doorway and throwing it in the garbage.

Delivery driver fired for tearing off mezuzah

A motorcycle delivery driver was fired after being caught on camera tearing a mezuzah off a customer's house and throwing it in the trash.

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Deliveryman rips off apartment mezuzah, throws it in trash

Police complaint filed after deliveryman brazenly tears mezuzah off door in front of security camera.

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Disney animator discusses hiding a mezuzah in a Disney movie

Saul Blinkoff hid a mezuzah in the movie “Winnie the Pooh”: I infuse Torah into my life and it provides a springboard for me.

Amb. Erdan to post mezuzah from Samaria at UN office

Israel's Ambassador to the UN receives stone from ancient Jewish mikvah, mezuzah designed by Samaria office.

Man tears mezuzahs off dozens of homes on Independence Day

Suspect arrested on suspicion of removing mezuzahs from residential homes in Jerusalem.

Why American Eagle has a mezuzah at its Times Square flagship

American Eagle Outfitters now has a mezuzah at its flagship Times Square location, courtesy of Chabad.

Jewish U of Denver students' mezuzahs torn, defiled with pork

Police investigating after three Jewish students in one week have mezuzahs vandalized, with one student's door defaced with pork.

Mezuzah ripped from student’s door at Michigan State University

Jewish student targeted by vandal who rips mezuzah from her dorm room door.

Pres. Herzog's gift to Bahraini King: A silver mezuzah

Israeli President received at Al-Qudaibiya Palace in first visit by an Israeli Head of State to Bahrain.

Be proud that you are Jewish

In times of despair, when the journey seems endless, Abraham and Sarah showed that we can hold our heads high- and put a mezuza on our door!

Indiana man charged for destroying mezuzahs

Suspect arrested after several mezuzahs in Bloomington stolen and set on fire.

Mezuzah of Indiana U students ripped off door and set on fire

Mezuzah on apartment belonging to Jewish Indiana University students ripped from door and set on fire in latest antisemitic campus incident.

Vandals deface historic Barcelona shul, rip mezuzah from door

Ancient Synagogue of Barcelona yet again vandalized as city council slammed for deteriorating condition of city's old Jewish quarter.

Agudath Israel of America issues mezuzah warning

Mainstream Judaica stores found to be selling invalid mezuzahs. If you think you're getting a bargain, think again.

Police arrest mezuzah-burning Arab

Police, IDF, arrest Arab who ripped mezuzah from doorpost, smashed its case, and tried to burn the parchment.

Horrific: Arab yanks mezuzah off doorpost - and burns it

Arab construction worker pulls mezuzah off doorpost, breaks its case with a hammer, and burns the parchment.

Mezuzahs placed at Indiana U in solidarity with Jewish students

Hundreds of mezuzahs have been placed across Indiana University campus in response to mounting incidents of antisemitism.

Homosexuality and the Synagogue

There is no reason for a synagogue to ask members about their sexuality.

2nd Gentleman's favorite memory: Putting mezuzah on VP's house

Doug Emhoff, husband of US Vice President Kamala Harris, describes most meaningful moment of the past year to him.

Indiana University task force to tackle campus anti-Semitism

Task force to deal with increase in campus anti-Semitism in light of recent serious incidents, including theft of dozens of mezuzahs.

Mezuzah vandalized at George Washington University

Incident comes only days after a Torah in the university’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house was desecrated.

Maine man says he was evicted from apt for not removing mezuzah

Maine Human Rights Commission to take up case of Jewish man who says he was evicted from apartment after refusing to take down mezuzah.

Mezuzah stolen from Northeastern University's Hillel House

A Mezuzah was torn down at the Hillel House of Boston's Northeastern University over the weekend, with police opening an investigation.

Mezuzah stolen from Jewish student's door at Tufts University

Police at Massachusetts college investigating anti-Semitic incident but so far there are no suspects.

Jewish student at Uni of British Columbia has mezuzah stolen

The incident in which the mezuzah was vandalized by three people was reported to the police as a hate crime.

Mezuzot vandalised in London suburb with large Jewish population

Mezuzot stolen, defaced and stomped on in Borehamwood, a suburb to the north of London, UK.

Netherlands: Swastika carved at Jewish student's home

Maastricht University student comes home to find his home vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti, mezuzah ripped from door.

Haredi celeb and Israeli models team up to affix mezuzah

Melech Zilbershlag, Eden Pines, and Mishel Gerzig affix mezuzah at Emunah Bet Elazraki Children's Home in Netanya

Missionaries in Israel selling fake mezuzahs

"Messianic Jews" in Israel selling empty mezuzot cases bearing Christian symbols to Russian-speaking Jews.

Gantz affixes new mezuzah at his home

Hours before his departure for Washington, Defense Minister affixes mezuzah with help of Chabad emissary in Rosh HaAyin.

Chief rabbi: Stop kissing mezuzahs to lower coronavirus risk

Israel chief Ashkenazi rabbi asks Jews to stop kissing mezuzahs because of coronavirus, European rabbinical group publishes own directives.

Watch: Jewish student teaches thief a lesson

Maddy Gun, Jewish student and member of Chabad on Campus at MSU, had her mezuzah ripped of her doorpost. This is what she did.

IDF installs mezuzahs on bunk doorposts

IDF places 6,000 mezuzahs on doorposts of soldiers' living quarters, says anyone missing a mezuzah should speak to his unit rabbi.

Haifa woman arrested for vandalizing mezuzahs

About six months ago, the suspect was arrested for similar acts and criminal proceedings were opened against her.

Deri: 'Shas is the mezuzah of the Likud'

Shas launches election campaign; Deri: 'We went to elections because of one man: Liberman; We supported and support Netanyahu.'

California bill will ensure the right to hang mezuzahs

New bill bars landlords and condominium associations from banning 'display of religious items' on doorframes.

Vandals smear feces on mezuzah in Haifa

Haifa woman returns home to find mezuzah at her front door desecrated with feces. 'Something has happened to this neighborhood.'

The Christian Senator asked for a mezuzah

Senator Mike Lee, who is close to the administration, asked the head of the Shomron Council to affix a mezuzah at the door of his office.

Mezuzahs under attack:

Mezuzah repression: A new sign of the times?

Jewish people use mezuzahs to identify a Jewish home, but in 2018 anti-Semitism put mezuzahs under attack.

UK company apologizes for threatening to strip tenants’ mezuzahs

British housing company issues apology after it threatened to strip Jewish tenants' mezuzahs.

Mezuzahs Room By Room

Many Jewish homes choose to have a different mezuzah to match the mood, function, and decor of each unique room.

French Jewish family told to remove mezuzah outside apartment

'We remind you no personal object may be presented in public areas, request you move mezuzah inside; Thank you for your understanding.'

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo puts mezuzah in Governor's mansion

Governor Cuomo receives mezuzah from Jewish school, places it at entrance to official residence in state capital of Albany.

Everything you need to know about the mezuzah

Mezuzahs hang on every Jewish doorpost across the world, but how much do you really know about the iconic little boxes?

Judaica Fact-file: Mezuzah

Found on Jewish doorways across the world, the mezuzah is an instantly recognizable icon for Judaism. But what is the mezuzah?

Hurricane Harvey survivor distributes mezuzahs to those in need

Chava Gal-Or has been distributing mezuzahs for free to Jewish hurricane victims.

Army Rabbinate neglecting mezuzahs?

NGO claims that many army bases have invalid mezuzahs - or none at all.

Mezuzah stolen from Manhattan home

Rabbi says New York police refused to process a complaint after a mezuzah was stolen from his Manhattan home, claims he is not the first.

Radio hosts take aim at 'Respect the Mezuzah' campaign

Anti-religious radio presenter Natan Zehavi lashes out at 'primitive' new campaign encouraging respect for mezuzahs.

World's Biggest Mezuzah Submitted to Guinness World Records

Traditional parchment casing fashioned in gold and silver is nearly six feet high. Will it set a record?

Severe Mezuzah Shortage in the IDF

One man's investigation indicates the IDF buys 6,000 mezuzahs annually but only 15% are kosher.

Ra'anana Residents 'Sick' Over Synagogue Desecration

Congregants at a Ra'anana synagogue were shocked to discover the scrawling - in blood - of swastikas and crosses on mezuzahs.

Feminist-Era Justice: Woman Gets 12 Years for Triple Infanticide

A Bedouin woman who cruelly murdered her 3 children and wounded the fourth will be free in five years's time.

Garbuz, Critic of the 'Mezuzah Kissers,' Puts One Up Himself

Yair Garbuz, the man who may have lost the election for the left by slamming 'mezuzah kissers,' joined the ranks of those he criticized.